Windows 10: Microphone settings will not apply

Hi really I need of help. my microphone keeps resetting to 100 when I start app a new game or app even with my settings switched to not allow apps to alter my microphone. if I could just apply a lower volume to my microphone it would be fine but in the microphone settings the apply button is faded and wont let me apply any new volume level. my headsets drivers are all fully updated

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Built in microphone not working

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

Method 1: I suggest you to set microphone as default device and check.

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  Right click on the volume icon in the system tray and then click "Recording devices"
  
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  Right click on the blank space in the popped up window and then select "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices".
  
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  Right click on Microphone and then click "Enable".
  
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  Highlight the microphone and then choose "Set as Default Device".
  
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  Click Apply and OK.
  

Step 2: Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled.

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  Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled. Follow the steps given to check that:
  
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  Right click on the volume icon and select “Recording devices”.
  
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  Now, Right Click on an empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.
  
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  Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled.
  

And also update the audio drivers from the manufacturer web site and install.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

setting up microphone for speech recognition

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as you are trying to setup speech recognition on the PC.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• When you say that “the box is grey and unresponsive”, where you are seeing this option?
  
• Are you able to connect the microphone to the PC? (Does it show in Device Manager)

Meanwhile we would suggest you to perform these steps and check if you are able to setup the microphone.

Steps to set up a microphone: Before you set up Speech Recognition, make sure you've plugged the microphone into your PC so the following steps work.

1. Press Windows + Q or click on the Windows Search.
   
2. Enter Set up a microphone in the search box, and then tap or click
   Set up a microphone.
   
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
   
4. Once you are able to setup the microphone and then check if it’s working.

You may also refer this article for additional help: Use voice recognition
in Windows 10



If you are facing issues configuring microphone on your computer, I would suggest you to refer:

Fix microphone problems



Let us know how it goes.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Microphone Sample rate won't apply/change

Hello PetriVKN,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

The issue might be due to unsupportive drivers which are installed on your computer. I suggest you to try with the below

steps and check if it works.

Method 1: Update drivers from manufacturer's website.

Visit your computer manufacturer's website to check if there is any new drivers available for microphone that needs to be installed. If it's already on the latest driver build, you may follow step 2.

Method 2:

• Access settings / System / Sound and ensure the ensure the input device and output device are set correctly.
  
• Try running the troubleshooter.
  
• Uninstalled the drivers. Reboot he computer and reinstall the latest drivers.
  

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Mala S

Microsoft Community - Moderator